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Police identify suspect in Friday's fatal hit-and-run

Edmonton police have identified the suspect wanted in the hit-and-run involving a stolen pickup truck that left a father of two dead on Friday.

Jonathan Jake Cardinal, 31, is wanted on multiple Canada-wide warrants.

Jonathan Jake Cardinal, 31, of no fixed address is wanted on multiple Canada-wide warrants. (Supplied by the Edmonton Police Service)

Edmonton police have identifiedthe suspect wanted in the hit-and-run involving a stolen pickup truck that left a father of two dead on Friday.

Adam Groves, 33, died trying to stop a thief from stealing his blue 2006 Dodge Ram truck outside his Rundle Park home.

Jonathan Jake Cardinal, 31, is wanted on Canada-wide arrests for manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, failing to stop atthe scene of an accident and theft over $5,000.

Cardinal is described as approximately five-foot-ten, weighing 180-pounds, with a medium build and medium length brown or black hair.

Police believe Cardinal is in Edmonton but warn that he should not be approached as he is considered to be a danger to the public.

On Monday, Groves sister-in-law Desire Poulin described him as an incredible caring and loving father and husband, well-respected by friends and the community and possessing an infectious smile.

Were hurting, Poulin said Monday. We need justice for Adam.